Rong Ma

Faculty host:  Markus Covert and Chris Garcia

Rong Ma is interested in using nanotechnology to answer questions in cell biology. After studying environmental science, Ma earned a doctorate at Emory University with research bridging chemistry and biophysics to investigate T cells, which defend against infections and cancer. As a Science Fellow, Ma collaborates with researchers in medicine and bioengineering to pursue breakthroughs in immunotherapy and cancer immunology. Ma was awarded the Michelson Prize for Human Immunology and Vaccine Research in 2021.